Living in Boulder, Utah

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boulder · Census data 2020–2024

Boulder has 360 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $39,688 (58% lower than the Utah median).

Boulder is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Boulder at a glance

Population
360
Median age
42.4State: 32
Median household income
$39,688State: $95,166
Homeowners
66.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32%
Average commute
7 min

Is Boulder a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 7 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the Utah median; a poverty rate of 24.2%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Boulder median household income

The median household income in Boulder is $39,688 and the income per person is $19,393. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).

Median household income

Boulder$39,688
Utah$95,166
United States$80,734

Housing in Boulder: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
213
Owner-occupied
66.4%
Renter-occupied
33.6%
Vacant
30%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
2.40

Boulder demographics

Population
360
Median age
42.4
Under 18
20%
65 and older
44.2%
Households
149
Foreign-born
0.6%
Veterans
4.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boulder ›

Education in Boulder

32% of adults 25 and older in Boulder have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Boulder32%
Utah37.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Boulder

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
7 minState: 22 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
64%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
9.6%
Homes with broadband
89.3%

Boulder vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Boulder360$39,688——
Escalante604$68,750$351,900$1,656
Torrey323$64,583$407,900—
Bicknell446$76,932$370,800$886
Loa467$98,603$436,000$882

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Living in Boulder: FAQ

What is the median household income in Boulder, UT?

The median household income in Boulder is $39,688, 58% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Boulder, UT a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 7 minutes. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the Utah median; a poverty rate of 24.2%.

What is the median age in Boulder?

The median age in Boulder is 42.4 years (Utah: 32).

How long is the commute in Boulder?

The average commute to work in Boulder is 7 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Boulder?

The unemployment rate in Boulder is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Boulder?

32% of adults in Boulder have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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